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India beat Bhutan 1-0 to qualify for first SAFF Women’s Championship final in six years

Margao, June 3 (UNI) The Indian football team marched into the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026 after defeating Bhutan 1-0 in the semis at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in Goa on Wednesday.
Sanfida Nongrum (58’) scored the solitary goal of the match to propel world No. 69 India into Friday’s summit clash against reigning champions Bangladesh.
Record five-time SAFF Women’s Championship winners India will play their first final in the tournament after six years. They beat Nepal to win the 2019 edition.
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Top seeds Jia/Zhang among Chinese first round winners at Australian Badminton Open

09 Jun 2026 | 10:32 PM

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Cambodia beats Hong Kong, China for first time in international football

09 Jun 2026 | 10:25 PM

Phnom Penh, June 9 (UNI) Host Cambodia defeated Hong Kong, China 2-0 in an international football friendly on Tuesday night, securing its first-ever victory over the visitor. .

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Austrian goalkeeper makes World Cup history as tallest player ever in competition

09 Jun 2026 | 10:22 PM

New York, June 9 (UNI) Austria is set to establish a new World Cup record for having the tallest player ever to play in the 96-year history of the tournament. .

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Manuel Neuer back to full training ahead of Germany's WC opener against Curacao

09 Jun 2026 | 10:18 PM

Berlin, June 9 (UNI) A public training session appeared to provide the ideal setting for Manuel Neuer's return to the German national team. .

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